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New Research: “Reimagine Fire Science for the Anthropocene”

Wednesday, August 24, 2022, By Ellen Mbuqe

As wildfires cause increasing devastation worldwide, dozens of fire experts across the nation are joining together in calling for a more strategic and interdisciplinary approach to pursuing wildfire research and protecting vulnerable communities. The paper, “Reimagine Fire Science for the…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Welcome Preview With Carrie Grogan Abbott G’03, Director of New Student and Family Programs (With Podcast)

Tuesday, August 23, 2022, By John Boccacino

When the Goon Squad first formed in 1944, their original purpose was to reinforce Syracuse University’s campuswide policy requiring all new students to wear their beanie caps during their first semester on campus. While first-year students are no longer obligated…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law’s Driesen Using Fulbright in Canada to Study Carbon Pricing and Climate Policies

Monday, August 22, 2022, By Diane Stirling

Over the past five years, the state of American democracy and politics drove University Professor David M. Driesen’s focus more toward the constitutional law side of his expertise. Now, his receipt of a 2023 Fulbright Research Chair in the Environment…

Media Tip Sheets

Mexico Water Crisis Continues – Perspectives from Syracuse U. Experts

Friday, August 19, 2022, By Daryl Lovell

The water available to many northern Mexico residents is drying up for reasons that go beyond the impact of climate warming. Political decisions, international water law, and dwindling resources are also to blame, say two Syracuse University professors. Elizabeth Carter is…

Campus & Community

Protecting Yourself from Phishing Scams

Thursday, August 18, 2022, By News Staff

The start of a new semester offers a good opportunity to assess the current phishing landscape. While multi-factor authentication, strong passwords and anti-virus software remain key ingredients to information security, bad actors continue to adapt their methods and schemes. Some…

Campus & Community

Space Hacks, Thrifting, Upcycling: Room Décor Inspo From Professional Designers (With Podcast)

Wednesday, August 17, 2022, By Jen Plummer

Some may look at an empty residence hall room and see a humdrum space in which they will sleep and store their belongings and nothing more. Others may visualize an empty room as a blank canvas, just waiting for a…

Campus & Community

Faculty and Staff Access to COVID Testing Resources

Friday, August 12, 2022, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues: As a follow up to the July 28 message regarding fall 2022 public health guidelines, we are writing today to share additional information associated with COVID testing resources accessible to faculty and staff throughout the fall semester. Accessing…

Health & Society

Professor Dotger Awarded NSF Grant to Promote Data Sciences and STEM Workforce Development Through a Clinical Simulations Model

Friday, August 12, 2022, By Martin Walls

Professor Benjamin Dotger, director of the Syracuse University School of Education’s (SOE) Center for Experiential Pedagogy and Practice (CEPP), has been awarded a $300,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to design and study an instructional model to enhance data science…

Campus & Community

InclusiveU Student Meg Wilkie’s Infectious Passion for Running Inspires Community

Thursday, August 11, 2022, By Kerin Ruddy

Meg Wilkie ’24 has a passion for running and a big dream: to run a marathon in all 50 states. Since she started racing in 2012, she has completed 28 full marathons in 15 states. This fall, she will tackle…

Campus & Community

DPS Now Accepting Applications for First Community Police Academy

Friday, August 5, 2022, By Christine Grabowski

The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently accepting applications for its  first Community Police Academy. The department invites all students, faculty and staff to apply for this free four-week program designed to give community members an idea…